U S Congressman William "Bill" Keating has awarded Stephen Baptiste with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his exceptional community service.

Keating was a the invited speaker and guest at the Wareham Democratic Town Committee's Annual Christmas Dinner at Vel’s Restaurant in West Wareham on Thursday December 4, where he presented Baptiste, proprietor of The Pier View Restaurant in Onset, with the award.

Mr. Baptiste has been long known for his annual recognition of veterans and was a member of the 82nd Airborne. In addition to his many accomplishments, most recently he served as Grand Marshall of Wareham's Veterans Day Parade.

A representative from Senator Marc Pacheco's office was also on hand for the festivities.